Senior Energy Analyst – Renewable Energy

The Energy Analyst is responsible for the deliverables below, following the objective of the assignment and the scope of work. 

• Identify opportunities for advancing the RE sector and overcoming challenges by developing and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the Palestinian energy sector, focusing on RE (regional infrastructure, new and existing sites, transmission infrastructure, RE pricing, conferences, etc.)

• Produce original analytical work (quantitative and qualitative, including data collection)

• Translate technical analysis into policy briefings, reports, newsletters, and sectoral updates.  This includes reviewing peer deliverables.

• Produce GIS maps, presentations, visualizations, etc. to communicate key insights.

• Conduct economic analysis for key initiatives (e.g. project economics, cash flows, progress against payment agreements) and identify linkages to broader macroeconomic conditions. 

• Contribute to energy team strategies through analytics and stakeholder engagements

• Work with Energy Team to monitor and gather data in the sector (and the broader energy sector where required) to support the activities above.

• Identify, map and maintain a comprehensive overview of key stakeholders.

• Identity and maintain working level relationships with Palestinian, Israeli, civil society, and international stakeholders to ensure continued cooperation, access to relevant information, coordinated outputs and delivery of the OQ program.

• Participate in and support the preparation for discussions with the Palestinian and Israeli Authorities, the International Community, and the Palestinian private sector.

• Support in reaching consensus on language and the preparation of draft agreements and communications between Israeli and Palestinian authorities.

• Formally document the engagements to maintain alignment and visibility of internal and external stakeholder interactions.

• Contribute to cross-sectoral OQ efforts through relationships and engagements with other teams.

• Coordinate the development of project/initiative objectives, activities, outputs, budget etc. related to OQ Energy Team’s work.

• Prepare Gantt charts, work plans, GIS maps, technical drawings and other planning documents.

• Collaborate to ensure the implementation of project/initiative as per the objectives & plans.

• Adapt project/initiative objectives and direction appropriately in response to changing context.

• coordinate procurement processes for consultancies / service providers, including scope development, developing ToRs, evaluation & selection of bidders, contract management and consultant management (facilitating meetings, ensuring acceptable deliverables, etc.).

• Coordinate and communicate with relevant partners to ensure high quality study outcomes     

•  Coordinate monitoring & evaluation, as well as closure & handover.

• Prepare a range of written documents such as reports, letters & emails for communications.

• Produce status updates for internal and external stakeholders, including presentations, reports, talking points, etc.  

• Work closely with the team to generate document structure, content, analytics, graphics & illustrations to develop compelling sets of communication materials.

• Draft articles or updates for public briefing notes, OQ website and social media

• Interpretation and translation support, as required.

• Contribute to OQ reports such as the AHLC report, annual report, donor reports, website, etc. 

• Commit to robust knowledge retention on the energy team (e.g. documentation, filing, etc.)

• Organize and facilitate internal office meetings, off-sites, and retreats (drafting content, etc.).

• Organize and facilitate external meetings, workshops and conferences.

• Provide translator / interpreter support as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, law, international relations, development management or other development areas is the minimum requirement. Master’s degree is an advantage and may compensate for some years of experience.
• PMP, Prince or similar will be an asset

• Stakeholder engagement: Ability to identify and prioritize key stakeholders; understand and align stakeholder expectations; assess stakeholders’ power, influence and interest; anticipate future problems and address potential concerns throughout the lifetime of the project. 

• Project management skills: Ability to develop and deliver on activities; ability to plan in a coordinated manner, manage priorities and meet deadlines; management experience (preferable delivery teams); ability to accurately monitor, evaluate and report on project progress; ability to manage and mitigate risks.

• Skilled in research and analysis: strong qualitative and analytic skills; keen attention to detail and data accuracy is highly recommended.

• Excellent communication skills: strong writing ability, skilled in creating knowledge products such as papers, guidance notes and other pieces directed at multiple audiences is highly recommended.

• Strong team player: strong interpersonal skills; ability to consistently is highly recommended demonstrate a professional manner in dealing with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally to the organization; team player and flexible as tasks and priorities shift; ability to work independently and in teams in a small office environment.

• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

• Working knowledge of Hebrew and Arabic is an advantage.